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Checkpoint for Wednesday 3 April 2024
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Building giant wall in sea wouldn't be enough to stop sea level rise
5:48 PM.New research from Victoria University suggests even building a giant wall in the sea wouldn't be enough to stop sea level rise from two crucial Antarctic glaciers. Pine Island and Thwaites glaciers… Read more Audio
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South Africa: Newly formed political party in hot water
5:44 PM.South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Susana Leiataua about a new political party in hot water just before the election, South Africa possibly having an issue with 'brain regain,' and some… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 3 April 2024
5:37 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Black Caps call on new captain to lead side in T20 series
5:31 PM.The Black Caps are calling on a new captain to lead the side in a T20 series in Pakistan. Michael Bracewell is back in the New Zealand squad for this month's five-match tour and he'll take on the… Read more Audio
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14 year old puts case foward to PM to get international flights back to Dunedin
5:27 PM.A 14 year old campaigning to get international flights back to Dunedin has today put his case to the country's Prime Minister. Up until the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Virgin Australia flew directly… Read more Audio
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Major earthquake in Taiwan prompts tsunami warnings in region
5:17 PM.A major earthquake has struck off Taiwan's eastern coast prompting tsunami warnings throughout the region. The 7.7 magnitude quake, had its epicenter 18 kilometers south of the city of Hualien and… Read more Audio
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Thousands of healthcare workers exempted from mandates
5:12 PM.More than 8000 health workers were allowed to keep working during the pandemic, despite not being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The data shows health providers - including district health boards… Read more Audio
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Public meeting held as Invercargill has surge in crime
5:07 PM.'An inappropriate level of youth crime.' The country's southern most city is holding a public meeting as Invercargill experiences a surge in crime. The mayor Nobby Clark says as well as youth crime… Read more Audio
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Some businesses spend years accumulating the perfect ambience
4:55 PM.Music is probably one of the last things you'd pay attention to when out for a meal or drink - but it can make or break the whole experience.
We've all been to a restaurant or bar where the music is… Read more Audio
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A massive earthquake has rocked Taiwan
4:45 PM.A massive earthquake has rocked Taiwan and prompted tsunami warnings in Japan and the Phillipines. Earlier, the quake was reported to be M7.2, but the Japan Meteorological Agency has upgraded the… Read more Audio
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People heading overseas to get away from NZ's tough job market
4:40 PM.Recruiters have said the brain drain is underway, with some people heading overseas to get away from New Zealand's tough job market. Dozens of companies and government agencies have announced… Read more Audio
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Police on hunt for 3 people after kidnapping on Auckland's North Shore
4:34 PM.Police are on the hunt for three people after a kidnapping on Auckland's North Shore last night. Officers responded to reports of a gunshot, following an altercation at a property on Sunnyhaven Avenue… Read more Audio
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Sam Whitelock shuts door on potential return to the All Blacks
4:31 PM.Sam Whitelock has shut the door on a potential return to the All Blacks. The veteran lock has announced he'll retire from all rugby after wrapping up his obligations with French club Pau this season… Read more Audio
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Cost of living: What have people given up spending on?
4:28 PM.The situation for pet owners may be related to cost of living pressures and this week we've heard about charities struggling to stay afloat as Kiwis pull back their spending. Georgie Hannifin asked… Read more Video, Audio
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Two kittens dumped outside vet clinic
4:25 PM.Two kittens have been dumped outside a vet clinic in Auckland, with a note saying de-sexing is too expensive. The cats were left in a container which was taped shut. They have now been transferred to… Read more Audio
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Employment minister responds to hundreds of job losses in public sector
4:11 PM.The axe is falling on hundreds of jobs in the public sector, with the latest losses looming at Oranga Tamariki and The Ministry of Health. Ministries have been ordered to find between 6.5 and 7.5% in… Read more Audio
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Asia: Large earthquake strikes Taiwan
4:06 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Susana Leiataua about the large earthquake that struck Taiwan today and El Niño contributing to soaring temperatures. Read more Audio